The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records
Job Summary
The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records.
They supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, aides and students while participating in patient care conferences and in-service training programs for facility staff.
The role involves recommending durable medical equipment to facilitate patient independence and participating in discharge planning.
Matching Summary
The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Patient evaluation within 24 hours
Develop and implement treatment plans
Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants
Maintain documentation per state practice act
Communicate with healthcare team members
Conduct in-service training for staff
Nice-to-have
Ability to relate positively with patients and families
Participate in patient care and rehabilitation conferences